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YC56 VDT

2006 Volkswagen Fox

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,870 mi
Last recorded63,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Fox55,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 63,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 63,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 62,830 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 60,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 60,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 59,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 59,448 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls excessively split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls excessively split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 58,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 57,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,973 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,390 miles

note plastic trim fitted to underside of body unable to fully check

Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,390 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

note plastic trim fitted to underside of body unable to fully check

Pass 24 May 2016 55,745 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 55,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,675 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 53,473 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 May 2014 53,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,440 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 51,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,934 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 14,167 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 14,167 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 314,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 31,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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YC56 VDT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 55,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC56 VDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC56 VDT registered?

YC56 VDT is a 2006 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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